Movie·1998·1h 55m
The Governess
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
Producer
Sarah Curtis, Sally Hibbin
Cinematography
Ashley Rowe
Music
Edward Shearmur
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
28 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Minnie Driver
Rosina da Silva
Tom Wilkinson
Mr. Charles Cavendish
Harriet Walter
Mrs. Cavendish
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Henry Cavendish
Florence Hoath
Clementina Cavendish
Arlene Cockburn
Lily Milk, the Maid
Emma Bird
Rebecca
Adam Levy
Benjamin
Countess Koulinskyi
Aunt Sofka
Bruce Myers
Rosina's Father
Diana Brooks
Rosina's Mother
Raymond Brody
Litnoff
Cyril Shaps
Doctor
Ralph Riach
Mr. Hewlett
Joe Bromley
Prostitute
Stephen Robbins
Rabbi
Ofra Haza
Featured Vocalist (voice)
// crew
Crew
Sandra Goldbacher
Director, Writer
Sarah Curtis
Producer
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Sally Hibbin
Executive Producer
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